MASON - Traffic is flowing again on southbound U.S. 127 in the Mason area after a crash at an overpass prompted officials to close the lanes overnight.

A damaged fascia beam was removed, allowing the road to be reopened on Thursday morning, state highway officials said. But a section of South Street is likely to remain closed until Saturday, when crews have finished repairs at the overpass.

A piece of construction equipment being pulled by a truck hit the South Street overpass around 11 a.m. Wednesday, prompting police to close the southbound lanes between Cedar Street and Kipp Road, as well a section of South Street, officials said.

The Michigan Department of Transportation's Kari Arend said two other damaged beams need to be repaired. That work is expected to happen over the next few days, with southbound lane closures likely on Thursday, Friday and possibly Saturday, she said.

Contact Ken Palmer at (517) 377-1032 or kpalmer@lsj.com. Follow him on Twitter @KBPalm_lsj.